Rodriguez Taekwondo Academy 677 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

"Grand Master & Mam Rodriguez are two of the best instructors and kindest individuals you can ever meet. My life changed the day I walked into their dojang when it was located on Archer Avenue in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. I had never studied formal martial arts until I met them and they pushed me hard! And I am forever grateful to them. If you are looking for a martial arts school that will challenge you and offers you support, Rodriguez Tae Kwon Do is the place for you."

"Firstly, if Ma'am or Sir end up reading this, I have to say that I'm sorry I didn't share a reason for my sudden departure from lessons. I had been stewing on it for a while, as High School drew closer and closer to beginning, and I knew that I wouldn't be able to focus on both. That conflict of interests ultimately made me enjoy these lessons less and less, as I was naively afraid to directly voice my concerns, and ended up saying nothing like the young and dumb teenager I was. I probably should have written this review much earlier Secondly. Having spent so much time here, I can safely say that it is one of the most welcoming, honest, and family-like groups I've ever been a part of. Practicing, training, sparring, and learning together always felt wonderful thanks to how much each of us got to bond with one another, form friendships, etc. Not only is this an excellent place to learn Tae-Kwon-Do, it is an excellent place to meet people you genuinely enjoy engaging and interacting with, especially Sir and Ma'am, who are the best instructors a student could ask for. I apologize that it has taken so long for me to say much of anything after my departure, there is no excuse for that, and even less for not sharing the reason for it prior to doing so. I cannot apologize enough for that, truly, I cannot - E. Rodriguez"

"great place due to 110% engagement of Grand Master Rodriguez and his family, wonderful students highly recommend for everyone"

"I studied Tae Kwon Do With Mr. Rodriguez as a kid, and his integrity as a student, teacher, and friend was never ever questioned. I was a 12 y.o. blue belt when he started, and he, the adult, always treated me with respect--even though i was just a kid. The years and life have passed and we lost touch, but I have no doubt that Mr. Rodriguez continues exemplifying the tenets of Tae Kwon Do through his discipline, interest in your well being, and bringing an amazing discipline to all whom seek it."

"Grand master Juan A. Rodriguez and his wife Patty(Mam) are dedicated instructors that work tirelessly at making sure their students exemplify the tae Kwon do tenants of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit in and out of the dojang. Their genuine interest in helping students become concerned human beings and not just fighters is what sets Rodriguez Tae Kwon Do apart from other tae kwwon do schools. I hope to return back to this wonderful school as soon as I have free time from Graduate school."